Originally published in God Reports Bob Dylan has just released his 35th studio album, full of references to his Christian faith. Dr A T Bradford, author of the book Dylan, Depression and Faith, analyzed Dylan’s previous works and found numerous references to the Bible and to active Christian faith. Dr […]
Other News
Moscow destroys Russian Pentecostal church
Originally published in Worthy Christian News A congregation of evangelical Christians in Russia’s capital Moscow were without a church building Tuesday, September 11, after workers with bulldozers and other equipment destroyed their Holy Trinity Pentecostal Church complex, protected by local police, witnesses said. Photo’s obtained by Worthy News showed a […]
Rimsha Masih freed on bail in Pakistan but ordeal far from over
Originally published in barnabasaid Rimsha Masih, the Christian girl detained for blasphemy in Pakistan, has been freed on bail but remains “at grave risk”; meanwhile attacks on vulnerable young Christian girls in the country continue. The 14-year-old with Down’s syndrome was granted bail on Friday (7 September) by a court […]
600 000 people sign UK petition opposing gay marriage
Originally published in Christian Today A petition opposing the Government’s plans to change the definition of marriage has reached 600,000 signatures. The petition by the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) was launched in February and has grown to become the biggest active campaign in the UK. It calls upon the Government […]
9/11 sees atheists launch war on Christianity
The US is on heightened alert every September 11. This time, the attacks are coming from atheists and the target is the cross. The American Atheists Foundation filed a lawsuit regarding the 17-foot, relic cross found amid the rubble at the World Trade Center. The lawsuit complains of unequal representation. […]
Four killed as US embassies in Middle East attacked in 9/11 week
Report compiled from reports in Christian Post and Religion Today Anti-Islam film sparks protests A United States ambassador and three American citizens were killed by Muslim protesters and US embassies were attacked in Libya, Egypt and Yemen in a week in which the US marked the 11th anniversary of the […]
Australian PM cancels Christian engagement after ‘offensive’ comment on gay lifestyle
The Australian Christian Lobby has said that Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s decision to withdraw from speaking at an ACL conference because she took offense to a comment on homosexuality made by the group’s leader will be seen as an “abandonment of the Christian constituency.” ACL’s leader Jim Wallace compared the […]
Kingfisher FM’s ‘Do You Rock?’ competition coming up soon
It is that time of year again when Nelson Mandela Bay musicians look forward to the excitement of Kingfisher FM’s annual ‘Do You Rock?’- music competition. “This year we team up with partners that include home-grown brands like, Bay TV, Rap Studios, Rnoon Photography and Media Axis. Winners can also look […]
Christian police sing, pray, share Gospel on streets of East London
Christian Police Association (CPA) members from all over South Africa, shared their faith in Jesus Christ as they made a joyful noise during a street parade in downtown East London on Saturday, September 8. The event was the highlight of the four-day annual national congress of the CPA which was […]
SA Christians urged to join 24/7 revival prayer initiative in 2013
A call has been made to South African Christians to join in a campaign of non-stop prayer for revival throughout 2013. Every local church, Christian organisation and ministry is asked to take one week next year to pray night and day for revival, social justice and salvation in their community, […]